Stanmore

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 and seniors both well below the average. It is also a place where non-traditional partnerships are common, as de facto relationships are much more frequent than in most other areas.

About 28% of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 32.3%, followed by Australian and Irish.

Many more people use a language other than English at home than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the New South Wales average. Only 2.7% of the population speak little or no English.

A huge majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 55.1%. This is far above both the state and national figures.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 52.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 80.1%.

Earnings are very high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,283, which is well above the national figure. About 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far above the rest of the country.

While the number of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas, mental health conditions are much more common here than in other similar suburbs.

Residents are less likely to provide unpaid care or do significant housework than most people in the state. However, volunteering is a little more common here than the national average.

The First Nations community here is far older and earns more than those in most other areas. About 12.9% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state average.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, and homes are slightly smaller than the national average. This is consistent with the high number of young adults and a low percentage of children.

Rental properties are far more common than the national average, and detached houses are very rare. This helps explain why typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are well above the state figures.

Working from home is extremely common at 54%, far above the national figure. Many residents do not own a car, and the area is highly connected with a very short drive time to the city.

The neighborhood is quite transient, with 48% of people moving in during the last five years. This is well above the national average.

A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work, and full-time employment is much higher than in most other areas. Most people work in professional, technical, or health roles.

Stanmore is a walker's paradise with a walkability score of 9.2. Every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries.